coolant MITSUBISHI MIRAGE 2017 6.G User Guide

Engine overheating 8-4 For emergencies
8
If you drive your vehicle with a low battery charge after the engine has been started byusing jumper cables, the engine may misfire. This can cause the an
ti-lock braking system
warning light to blink on and off. This is onlydue to the low battery voltage. It is not a problem with the brak
e system. If this hap-
pens, fully charge the battery and ensure thecharging system is operating properly.
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If the high coolant temperature warning lightilluminates during the engine is running, the engine may be overheating. If this happens: 1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.2. With the engine st
ill running, carefully
raise the engine hood to vent the engine compartment.
3. Check that the cooling fan is running. If the fan is not turning, stop the engineimmediately and contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facil- ity of your choice for assistance. 4. If you see steam or spray coming from under the hood, turn off the engine. 5. If you do not see stea
m or spray coming
from under the hood, leave the engine onuntil the high coolant temperature warn- ing light goes off. After the high coolant temperature warning light has gone off,you can start driving again. If the high coolant temperature warning light stays on, turn off the engine.
6. When you do not see any more steam or spray, open the hood. Look for obviousleaks, such as a split radiator hose. Be careful as components will be hot. Any leak source must be repaired.7. If there is no obvious leak source, check the coolant level in the engine coolant reserve tank. If there is none, or if it is toolow, slowly add coolant. 8. If the engine coolant reserve tank needs coolant, you will probably also need to add coolant to the radiator. Do not loosen or remove the radiator cap until the enginehas cooled down. 9. Start the engine, and slowly add coolant, up to the bottom of the filler neck. Use plain water if you have to (and replace itwith the right coolant as soon as possible).
 Always wear protective clothing and gog- gles when working near the battery. Keep the battery out of the reach of chil- dren.
As your vehicle has anti-lock brakes Engine overheating
WA R N I N G
WA R N I N G To avoid personal injury
, keep hands, hair,
jewelry and clothes aw
ay from the cooling
fan. The cooling fan ca
n start at any time.
WA R N I N GBefore raising the engine hood, check to see if there is steam or spray coming fromunder the hood. Steam or spray comingfrom an overheated en
gine could seriously
scald you. Do not open the hood until there is nosteam or spray.
WA R N I N G Removing the radiat
or cap could scald
you with escaping hot water or steam. When checking the radiator level, coverthe cap with a cloth before trying to remove it. Turn it slowly counterclock- wise, without pressing down, to the firstnotch. The pressure in the system will then be let out. When the pressure is COM- PLETELY LET OUT, press down andkeep turning the cap counterclockwise until it comes off.
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Jack and tools
For emergencies 8-5
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10. Replace the radiator
cap and tighten it
fully. Check the coolant temperaturewarning light. You can start driving again when the high coolant temperature warn- ing light does not come on.
11. Have the system in
spected by your autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
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The tools are stored beneath the floor boardof the cargo area. The jack is stored under the driver’s seat.
Before removing or storing the jack, move the driver’s seat fully forward to access thejack from the rear seat area. (Refer to “Front seat” on page 4-3.)
Jack and tools Storage 1- Tools2- Jack
Tools 1- Tools bag2- Wheel nut wrench 3- Jack bar4- Towing hookJack
CAUTION Never access, remove or store the jack from the front of the driver’s seat. Doing so coulddamage electr
ical wires under the driver’s
seat.
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Vehicle care and maintenanceService precautions ..........................................................................9-2 Catalytic converter ...........................................................................9-3 Engine hood .........
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.....9-4
View of the engine compartment .....................................................9-5 Engine oil and oil filter ....................................................................9-5 Engine coolant .................................................................................9-7Air cleaner filter ...............................................................................9-8 Manual transaxle oil (if so equipped) ...............................................9-9 Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid (if so equipped) ...........................................................................9-9 Washer fluid .....................................................................................9-9 Brake fluid .....................................................................................9-10Battery ............................................................................................9-10 Tires ...............................................................................................9-12 Clutch pedal free play (if so equipped)...........................................9-18Brake pedal free play .....................................................................9-18 Parking brake .................................................................................9-19 Wiper blades ..................................................................................9-19Emission-control system maintenance ..........................................9-19 General maintenance .....................................................................9-20 For cold and snowy weather ..........................................................9-22Fusible links ...................................................................................9-22 Fuses ..............................................................................................9-22 Replacement of light bulbs ............................................................9-26Vehicle care precautions ................................................................9-33 Cleaning the inside of your vehicle .......
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.......9-34
Cleaning the outside of your vehicle .....
...........
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.......9-35
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View of the engine compartment
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-5
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Unlatch the prop from the engine hood and put it back in its retainer. Slowly lower the engi
ne hood approximately
8 inches (20 cm), then let it drop from its own weight.
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It is normal for an engi
ne to use oil. You may
need to add oil betwee
n the recommended oil
change intervals. Before starting the engine, check the engine oil level. Refill if necessary. To check the oil level, remove the dipstick, wipe it off, and gently
reinsert it all the way.
Slowly pull the dipsti
ck straight out and
check the oil level by checking the upper sur- face of the dipstick. Th
e oil level must not go
above the line on the dipstick. If the level does not reach the line which shows the minimum amo
unt of oil required,
remove the oil filler cap on the engine valve cover, and fill to within the “Good” range.
To close
CAUTION Be careful not to trap your hands or fingers when closing the engine hood. Make sure the engine hood is firmly closed before driving.If you drive without the engine hood com- pletely closed, it c
ould open up while driv-
ing.
NOTE
 If this does not clos
e the engine hood prop-
erly, drop it again from a slightly higherposition.  Do not push down strongly on the engine hood. Depending on how strongly or whereyou push down, you could create a dent in the vehicle body.
View of the engine compart- ment 1- Engine oil level dipstick 2- Air cleaner filter 3- Battery 4- Brake fluid5- Windshield and rear window washer
fluid reservoir
6- Engine oil filler cap7- Radiator cap
8- Engine coolant reserve tankEngine oil and oil filter To check and refill engine oil
NOTE
 If it is difficult to verify the oil level, wipe off the dipstick and
reinsert it. Wait a
moment and then recheck the oil level by checking the upper surfa
ce of the dipstick.
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Engine coolant
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-7
9
Mitsubishi Motors Genui
ne 0W-20 Synthetic
Engine Oil is recommended for optimum fueleconomy and cold weather starting. If Mitsubishi Motors Genuine 0W-20 Syn- thetic Engine Oil is not available, 5W-20grade oils displaying th
e ILSAC certification
can be used. However, Mitsubishi Motors Genuine 0W-20Synthetic Engine Oil s
hould be used at the
next oil change to maintain optimum fuel economy and cold weather starting. The oil filter should be replaced at the time or mileage specified in the “WARRANTY ANDMAINTENANCE MANUAL”. Only use high quality
replacement filters on
this vehicle. The manufacturer’s specifica-tions for Genuine Mitsubishi oil filters
require that the filter can withstand a pressure of 256 psi (1.8 MPa). A Genuine Mitsubishioil filter is the best replacement filter. Follow the installation instructions printed on the filter.
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The engine coolant reserve tank (A) lets youquickly see when you need to add coolant. When the engine is cold
, the level of the cool-
ant in the reserve tank should be between theFULL and LOW marks. The radiator usually stays full so there is no reason to remove the radiator cap (B) except when you check thecoolant freeze point or replace the antifreeze coolant.
Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Coolant provides excellent protection
against corrosion and
rust formation on all me
tals, including alumi-
num, and prevents clogs in some parts of theengine. If you need to add coolant often, or if the level in the reserve
tank does not drop when
the engine cools, the
cooling system should
be pressure-tested for leaks. Take your vehi- cle to an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealeror a repair facility of
your choice for testing.
To replace the oil filter
Engine coolant To check the coolant level
FULL LOW
To add coolant Use “Mitsubishi Motors
Genuine Super Long
Life Coolant Premium” or equivalent
*.
* : similar high quality
ethylene glycol
based non-silicate
, non-amine, non-
nitrate and non-borate coolant with long life hybrid organic acid technologyCAUTION Do not use alcohol or
methanol antifreeze or
any engine coolants th
at contain them. Using
the wrong antifreeze can corrode aluminum parts.
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Air cleaner filter 9-8 Vehicle care and maintenance
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The radiator cap must be
sealed tight to pre-
vent losing coolant, which may result in engine damage. Only use a Genuine Mitsubishi Parts radiator
cap, or an approved
equivalent.
 Do not overfill the reserve tank.  Your vehicle uses a special radiator cap that stays sealed and lets the coolant flow from the reserve tank back to the radiator when the engine cools down. If you needto change the cap, use the exact same kind.  Check the coolant freeze point in the radi- ator with the proper gauge, and only when it is safe. If you add antifreeze, the con- tents of the reserve tank must be protectedagainst freezing.  Keep the front of the radiator and con- denser clean. If the engine coolant temperature does not rise after the engine is warmed-up, take your vehicle to an au
thorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice to have the thermostat checked, and replaced if necessary.
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The air cleaner filter
will get dirty and dusty
from use and not filter
properly. Replace it
with a new filter using the schedule in the“WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL”. 1. Unclamp the cover. Open up the top of the cover and take out th
e air cleaner filter.
2. Replacing the air clea
ner filter and put the
cover back on in its original position.
 The required concentrati
on of anti-freeze dif-
fers depending on the
expected ambient tem-
perature.Above -31 °F (-35 °C) : 50 % concentration of anti-freeze Below -31

Alphabetical index
12-1
12
A
Accessory (installation)
.........................
3-5
Active stability control (ASC)
..............
5-50
Air cleaner filter
...................................
9-8
Air conditioning
Automatic air conditioning
..............
7-12
Important air condi
tioning operating tips
..
7-18Manual air conditioning
....................
7-7
Air purifier
.........................................
7-19
Airbag
...............................................
4-21
Aluminum wheels
...............................
9-37
Antenna
.............................................
7-44
Anti-lock braking system
.....................
5-47
Assist grip
........................................
5-111
Audio
AM/FM electronically
tuned radio with
CD player
....................................
7-19
Error codes
.....................................
7-41
Handling of compact discs
...............
7-42
Automatic air conditioning
..................
7-12
B
Back-up lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-27
Replacement
..................................
9-32
Ball joint, steering li
nkage seals and drive
shaft boots
.......................................
9-21
Battery
..............................................
9-10
Charging system warning light
........
5-73
Checking battery
electrolyte level
....
9-10
Disconnection and connection
.........
9-11
During cold weather
.......................
9-11
Specification
..................................
11-6
Bluetooth® 2.0 interface
.....................
5-81
Bottle holders
....................................
5-109
Brake
Fluid
.............................................
11-7
Brake assist system
.............................
5-46
Braking
...............................................
6-5
Anti-lock braking system
................
5-47
Hose
.............................................
9-21
Pad wear alarm
..............................
5-45
Parking brake
.................................
5-31
Pedal
.............................................
5-44
Pedal free play
...............................
9-18
Power brakes
.................................
5-44
Service brake
.................................
5-44
Warning lights
...............................
5-71
Break-in recommendations
....................
5-2
Bulb capacity
.....................................
9-27
C
California Perchl
orate Materials
Requirements
.....................................
3-7
Capacities
..........................................
11-7
Card holder
......................................
5-106
Cargo loads
........................................
6-10
Cargo room light
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-29
Catalytic converter
................................
9-3
Certification label
...............................
11-3
Charging system warning light
.............
5-73
Child restraint systems
........................
4-14
Child safety locks for rear door
............
5-26
Cleaning
Inside of your vehicle
......................
9-34
Outside of your vehicle
...................
9-35
Clutch
Pedal free play
................................
9-18
Consumer information
.........................
10-2
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
...
5-39 Fluid
.......................................
9-9
, 11-7
Selector lever operation
...................
5-39
Selector lever positions
....................
5-41
Convenience hook
.............................
5-110
Coolant (engine)
..........................
9-7
, 11-7
Cruise control
.....................................
5-52
Cup holders
......................................
5-109
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Alphabetical index 12-2
12
D
Daytime running lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-27
Replacement
.........................
9-29
, 9-31
Defogger (rear window)
......................
5-80
Defrosting or defogging (windshield, door windows)
..........................
7-6
, 7-10
, 7-17
Dimensions
........................................
11-3
Dimmer (high/lo
w beam change)
.........
5-76
Disc brake pads
..................................
9-21
Dome light
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-29
Door-ajar warning buzzer
....................
5-73
Door-ajar warning light
.......................
5-73
Doors
Lock
..............................................
5-24
Power door locks
............................
5-25
Driving during cold weather
..................
6-4
Driving, alcohol and drugs
.....................
6-2
E
Electric power steering system (EPS)
5-49
Electric rear win
dow defogger switch
...
5-80
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system)
5-3
, 5-19
Emission-control sy
stem maintenance
..9-19
Engine
Compartment
...................................
9-5
Coolant
...................................
9-7
, 11-7
Engine model
..................................
11-3
High coolant temperature warning light
....
5-73 Hood
...............................................
9-4
Oil and oil filter
.......................
9-5
, 11-7
Overheating
.....................................
8-4
Serial number
.................................
11-3
Specification
...................................
11-5
Engine hood
........................................
9-4
Engine switch
.....................................
5-13
Error codes
.........................................
7-41
Exhaust system
...................................
9-21
F
Floor mat
.............................................
6-2
Fluid
Brake fluid
.....................................
11-7
Continuously variable
transmission (CVT)
......................................
9-9
, 11-7
Engine coolant
.........................
9-7
, 11-7
Manual transaxle
......................
9-9
, 11-7
Washer fluid
............................
9-9
, 11-7
Fluid capacities and lubricants
..............
11-7
Free-hand advanced security transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)
...................................
5-9
Front fog lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-27
Indicators
.......................................
5-71
Replacement
..................................
9-31
Switch
...........................................
5-77
Front seat adjustment
............................
4-3
Front side-marker lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-27
Replacement
..................................
9-29
Front turn signal lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-27
Replacement
..................................
9-30
Fuel
Filling the fuel tank
...........................
3-3
Fuel economy
...................................
6-2
Fuel hoses
......................................
9-20
Fuel remaining warning display
.......
5-65
Fuel selection
...................................
3-2
Tank capacity
.................................
11-7
Fuel Pump Shut-off System
.................
8-14
Fuel remaining display
........................
5-65
Fuses
.................................................
9-22
Fusible links
.......................................
9-22
G
General maintenance
Maintenance
...................................
9-20
General vehicle data
............................
11-3
Genuine parts
.......................................
3-6
Glove compartment
...........................
5-109
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Alphabetical index
12-3
12
H
Hazard warning
flasher switch
.............
5-77
Hazard warning lights
.........................
5-71
Head restraints
......................................
4-7
Headlights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-27
Dimmer
.........................................
5-76
Headlight flasher
............................
5-76
Replacement
..................................
9-29
Switch
...........................................
5-74
Heater without air conditioning function
.7-4
High beam indicator
............................
5-71
High coolant temperature warning light 5-73 High-mounted stop light
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-27
Hill start assist
....................................
5-45
Hood lock release me
chanism and safety
catch
................................................
9-21
Hook
Convenience hook
........................
5-110
Horn switch
........................................
5-80
I
If the vehicle breaks down
.....................
8-2
Ignition switch
....................................
5-34
Important facts to know in
case of an accident
10-4
Indicator and warning light package
.....
5-70
Indicators
..........................................
5-71
Information display
............................
5-62
Inside rearview mirror
.........................
5-32
Instrument panel li
ght dimmer control
..5-63
Interior lights
....................................
5-107
J
Jack
Garage jack up position
.....................
9-2
Storage
............................................
8-5
Jump-starting the engine
.......................
8-2
K
Key slot
.............................................
5-18
Keyless entry system
....................
5-6
, 5-21
Keys
...................................................
5-2
L
Labeling
............................................
11-2
License plate lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-27
Replacement
..................................
9-33
Liftgate
.............................................
5-27
Link System
.......................................
5-81
Loading information
.............................
6-6
Lubricants
..........................................
11-7
M
Malfunction indicator light
..................
5-72
Manual air conditioning
.........................
7-7
Manual transaxle
.................................
5-37
Oil
..........................................
9-9
, 11-7
Shift points
.....................................
5-38
Manual window control
.......................
5-28
Modifications to and
racing of your vehicle
..
3-5 Multi-information display
...........
5-60
, 5-61
O
Octane rating
........................................
3-2
Oil
Engine oil
...............................
9-5
, 11-7
Manual transaxle oil
.................
9-9
, 11-7
Oil pressure warning light
....................
5-73
Operation mode
..................................
5-13
Operation under adverse driving conditions
..
8-13 Outside rearview mirrors
.....................
5-33
Overheating
..........................................
8-4
P
Parking
................................................
6-5
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